Mopar 4573773 Right Support Assy, Engine Mount

Engine mounts seldom require attention, but broken or deteriorated mounts should be replaced immediately to prevent damage or wear on driveline components. During the check, the engine must be raised slightly to relieve the weight from the mounts. Raise the vehicle and support it securely on jackstands, then position a jack under the engine oil pan with a large wood block between the jack head and the oil pan to prevent damage, and carefully raise the engine just enough to take the weight off the mounts. Inspect the mounts for cracked, hardened rubber or separation from the metal backing, as the rubber may split down the center. Check for relative movement between the mount plates and the engine or frame using a large screwdriver or pry bar; if movement is noted, lower the engine and tighten the mount fasteners. Applying rubber preservative may help slow deterioration. To replace a mount, disconnect the negative battery cable from the ground stud on the left shock tower, raise the vehicle, and support it securely on jackstands. Place a floor jack under the engine with a wood block between the jack head and oil pan, then raise the engine slightly to relieve the weight from the mount to be replaced. For 1995 through 1997 models, the lower front engine mount is attached to the lower radiator support, so the radiator and air conditioning condenser must be supported when removing the engine support module. Remove the fasteners and detach the mount from the frame and engine, taking care not to disconnect more than one mount at a time, except during engine/transaxle removal. Installation is the reverse of removal; use thread locking compound on the mount bolts and ensure they are tightened securely.

Engine mounts do not demand a lot of intervention but as soon as those in a vehicle show signs of being damaged or worn out, they need to be changed to avoid having the rest of the driveline being 'thrown'. To check the mounts, slightly lift the engine in order to take the weight off the mounts. Start by lifting the car with jackstands then correcting align a jack to place it below the engine oil pan note placing a large wooden plank in between. Very gently lift the engine just enough to take the load off the mounts. It is check the mounts for the cracks, hardness of rubber or the delamination from the metal backing which will state that the rubber may divide down the center axis. Run a large stiff metal rod ,screwdriver or pry bar between the mount plates and the engine or frame if any relative movement is observed lower the engine and tighten mount fasteners. Coating compounds containing rubber preservative stabilise the process of deterioration. For replacement, find a secure location to jack up the front of the vehicle and replace the jack stands with a floor jack, on the engine mount with a piece of wood sandwich in between and raise it a little to offload most of the cars weight off the mount. Attached to the lower radiator support for 1995 to 1997 models, the front engine mount means the radiator and air conditioning condenser need to be supported when the engine support module is to be removed. Disassemble the fasteners and take off the mount from the frame and the engine but do not unscrew other than one mount at a time unless for removal of an engine or transaxle system. Installation is the reverse of removal with special attention being paid to the mounting bolts to which thread locking compound is applied before they are tightened.